This Therapist Makes Informative TikToks to Help You Identify Your Mental Health Issues

Here are some interesting things you may not have known about bipolar disorder, such as life expectancy for someone with bipolar disorder can be 10 to 14 years less than the average.

This little song about eating disorders will make you know you're not alone, especially if you can relate to what Dr. Sarfo says about not feeling OK about how you look.

For people living with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), sometimes it takes a lot of energy to do simple tasks. He also shares a few encourageing words that can be extremely helpful for those with ADHD.

Addiction is often negatively stigmatized, and this video is helping to combat that. People living with addiction want you to know it's not a weakness; it's a chronic brain disease. They feel ashamed most of the time and just want you to be there to love them unconditionally.

According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) website, Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States. Registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor Kathleen Meehan, MS, LDN, said in a previous post that it is characterized by reoccurring episodes of eating large quantities of food, a loss of control over eating, and a feeling of distress.

This video is for those with BED who feel like they have no control over what they eat, or eat alone or feel ashamed after eating. Know that there is hope, so don't hesitate to reach out.

If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder, the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) has resources available including a 24/7 helpline at 1-800-931-2237 or by texting "NEDA" to 741741.

If you're supertired all the time, using alcohol or drugs to cope with feelings of sadness or stress, or are overeating or not eating much because of your emotions, these could be early signs of depression.

While common signs of ADHD could mean having too much energy and being unable to focus, ADHD could also cause depression and stress from trying to balance everything.

In this video, Dr. Sarfo suggests putting a finger down for each symptom of BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) that you identify with, such as a fear of abandonment, issues with your identity, emotional instability, or feeling worthless or empty. If you experience five or more of the symptoms Dr. Sarfo talks about in this video, you may have BPD. Just remember that you're not alone, and help is available.

This video is your sign to keep going if you have high-functioning depression. This is when a person experiences depression but is still able to maintain their extracurricular activities and social commitments.

A person with high-functioning depression may no longer have goals, enjoy their life, hobbies, friendships, or feel motivated to do anything, explained Perpetua Neo, DClinPsy, MPhil, executive coach and psychologist, in a previous interview. Dr. Sarfo says you may also experience sleep or appetite issues, or feeling hopeless, and encourages you to reach out for help.

If you have adult ADHD, you may be late to work or meetings, have trouble completing tasks or projects on time, or frequently misplace or lose things, which could be the reason you're behind or frustrated at work. You're not alone, so don't be afraid to reach out for help.

Avoidant personality disorder is more than just being shy in social situations. It can also include feeling easily hurt by criticism, fear of rejection, having no close friends, avoiding contact with others, and having low self-esteem. About two percent of the population has this disorder, so if this sounds familiar, please talk to someone about it.

Did you know aside from feeling worried, anxiety can also cause headaches, trouble with swallowing, chest pressure, neck pain, and feeling dizzy? Although anxiety can be difficult to live with, Dr. Sarfo says to keep going, and you can always reach out to someone if you need help.